# Hungary: Béla Kiss and the Lonely Hearts

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Podcast: [Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278)
Published: 2025-12-30T10:00:50+00:00
Episode link: http://mythsandmalice.com
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## Resource

Hungary's Béla Kiss lured and slaughtered those seeking love... Season 36 dives deep into the chilling tales of forgotten serial killers. In a sleepy town in Hungary, the seemingly charming Béla Kiss preyed on the hopes of women seeking companionship through matrimonial ads. Each victim, a dreamer in pursuit of happiness, found only treachery with Kiss. These women, who believed in the promise of love and friendship, were instead met with deception that extinguished their futures. Their stories remind us of the vulnerabilities imbued in the quest for romance. The case highlights a culturally impactful lesson about the dangers of blind trust in potential partners. Kiss’s actions shook a world that is still grappling with the anonymity and risks of modern courtship. When authorities searched his property, they uncovered metallic drums containing victims' remains, entangled secrets no longer hidden. Kiss evaded capture, his legacy of horror unfolding posthumously through grisly revelations. Set amidst the quaint backdrop of early 20th-century Hungary, the case unfolded against a period of political upheaval and societal change. Traditional methods of meeting and marrying faced challenges, providing a breeding ground for Kiss’s villainy. In this episode, we explore the unveiling of Kiss’s crimes, the community’s reckoning, and the continuing cultural mythos surrounding his evasion of justice. This chilling narrative will immerse you in the dangerous tangents of unchecked trust and unseen predators. --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplay…

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